2000 Excellence in Education Award Recipient: Kathleen Engle

Kathleen Engle, Class of '80, has taught and coached for 19 years, and is currently a physical-education teacher at Newcastle Middle School. She earned both a bachelor's and master's degree from BHSU.

She is the site coordinator for the University of Wyoming/ Schools Partnership Program and she has authored and received several grants totaling over $90,000. Engle has received the $25,000 Milken gift award, the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship, and the "Disney Salutes the American Teacher Award."

These awards and recognitions moved her to establish the Engle's Education Scholarship for students aspiring to enter the field of education.